Matrix-escapement.



H. PETERSEN. MATRIX ESCAPEMENT. APPLICATION FILED SEPT. 9, 1916.

Patented July 3, 1917.

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HANS PETERSEN, OF DAVENPORT, IOWA, ASSIGNOR TO THE LINOGRAPH COMPANY, OF DAVENPORT, IOWA, A CORPORATION.

MATRIX-ESCAPEMENT.

Application filed September 9, 1916.

To (ZZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, HANS PETERSEN, citizen of the United States, residing at Davenport, in the county of Scott and State of Iowa, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in MatriX-Escapement, of which the following is a specification.

The invention relates to improvements in an escapement mechanism for multiple magazine linotypes.

The object of the invention is to provide an escapement mechanism for a multiple magazine linotype in which the rocking escapements for each matrix tube are freely accessible to the operating members that are supported independently of themagazines, and normally stand out of engagement with the magazines and escapements, but are capable of movements so as to cooperate with the escapements at the proper time to release the matrices and allow the same to pass through the matrix assembly entrance.

A further object of the invention is to provide a machine of this character in which the various magazines are very closely associated, yet sufficient space is provided between said magazines to permit the escapement operating members to freely engage the desired escapement to release the lower matrices in the magazine. This closely associated arrangement of the magazines is permitted in view of the fact that the lower portions thereof are of a particular construction allowing free access to be had to the desired escapement by the escapement operating member upon the shifting of the proper operating key.

In carrying out my invention the preferred embodiment thereof consists of a series of magazines receiving a supply of matrices and suitably supported and adapted to be adjusted in a straight line at an angle to the assembly entrance, which magazines are slightly reduced in length at their ends upon one side thereof permitting the same to be very closely assembled, yet providing a space for the entrance of the proper escapement operating member to engage the desired escapement to release the lower matrices upon the actuation of one of the keys of the key board. It will of course be understood that the escapement operating members are supported in Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented July 3, 191?.

Serial No. 119,225.

dependently of the magazine and in their normal position lie outside of the path of shifting of the magazines and eseapements carried thereby to permit a free movement thereof, but when operated move in an angle with respect to the desired escapement to have a direct engagement therewith to release a matrix.

In the drawings the preferred embodiment of the invention is disclosed, in which,

The figure is a detail sectional view of the device.

- Referring now more particularly to the drawings wherein like reference numerals indicate corresponding parts, 1 and 2 designate the magazines, two magazines being disclosed for the purpose of illustration, but it is of course obvious that an indefinite number may be used. The magazines are spaced apart by oppositely disposed shoulders 3, and are supported in any approved manner, it being understood that the supporting and shifting means of the magazines form no part of my invention and I therefore believe it unnecessary to give a detail description of the shifting and supporting means therefor. The magazines are of any well known structure, having dis posed therein guides 4 receiving the shoulder portions of the matrices to properly guide the matrices during their passage through the magazines, although any other suitable construction may be used for carrying out the invention.

Each magazine is cut away at its lower portion at one side, so that one side of the tube is of a length greater than the other, and it will be seen that by reducing the length of the magazines at one side the same may be very closely assembled and yet provide ample room for the passage of the escapement operating members to be later described. It has been found that if both sides of the magazines were of the same length it will be impossible to obtain the results sought without spacing the magazines apart a substantial distance, which has been one of the objections to this class of devices, as, obviously, considerable room would be utilized if it was found necessary to employ a large number of widely spaced magazines.

Pivotally mounted by the pivot pins 4 upon the lower ends of each magazine are the escapements 5 and 6. As each escapement is of the same specific construction a detail description of only one will be given. The esca-pement 5 is pivoted intermediate its ends having a portion lying flush with the interior of the magazine 1, and is also provided with a hook portion 7 which projects within the interior of the tube 1 and normally lies under a shoulder on the lower matrix to retain the same within the magazine. The escapement is retained in its normal position, preferably by a coil spring 7 fitting over an outstanding end portion 8 thereof, and having a part fastened to the magazine. It will there fore be seen that the spring is adapted to normally retain the escapement in the position as disclosed in full lines Fig. 1 and prevent the matrix from being released. The outer end of the escapement 5 has a forwardly projecting nose part 9 lying in alinement with the outer edge of the longest side of its magazine and adapted to be engaged by an escapement operating member 10 shifted through the medium of an ordinary reed from the key board, as shown in dotted lines. j

The magazines are freely movable in the direction of the arrow and are disposedat an angle, being adapted to be moved back and forth whereby any one of the magazines may be brought into registry with the assembly entrance 11 of any well known construction which leads to the assembling point, permitting the passage of the released matrix to theassembling point.

It will of course be understood that a plurality of escapement operating members are utilized as usual and these members are shifted upon the actuation of suitable keys, which through the medium of actuating reeds move a designated escapement operating member. However, only one operating member is shown for the sake of illustration as it is believed that this isall that is necessary. The escapement operating member 10 is supported independently of the magazines in any well known manner and normally occupies a position outside of the'path of the shifting of said magazines, but when operated upon by the actuation of a suitable key, the same moves upwardly at an angle to engage the outer end of the escapement whose magazine is in registration with the assembly entrance. By shiftingthe operating member at an angle a broad and positive contact between the nose 9 of the'e'scapement and the end of the member 10" is insured so that the escapement is positively actuated and all. slipping between the parts is prevented, tending to "inereasefthe efficiency of the machine, and it will of coursebe'understood that when the escapemen't is rocked by the operating member, the hook portion thereof which normally lies within the interior of the magazine is withdrawn from engagementwith the lower matrix to permit the escape of this matrix through the assembly tube, the operating member, of course, returning to its normal position as soon as it has completed its operating movement, to permit the shifting of the magazines so that any one of the said magazines may be brought into alinement with the assembly ontrance to the exclusion of the others.

By cutting away the ends of the magazines at one side ample room is provided to allow the desired escapement operating member to positively engage its escapement especially in view of the fact that the operating member moves at an obtuse angle to the escapment, and it will therefore, be seen that by constructing the magazines in this manner they may be closely assembled so as to utilize very little space, but at the same time ample room is'provided to insure a positive contact between the: escapement and the operating member.

- The operation ofthe device will probably be understood, but the same maybe briefly stated as follows:

The magazines 1 and 2 are moved in a straight line at 'an'angle to the assembly entrance 11 so that the proper magazine is brought into operative association with the entrance to the exclusion of the others,'"at which time a suitable key is depressed moving the' kicker or operating member 10 upwardly at an angletothemagazines until theouter end. thereof engages the nose of the propenescapement, rockingthe same against'the tension of the coil spring 7, withdrawing thehook portion thereef from the interior of the magazine and allowing the escapement of thematrixthrough' the asseml ily tube. "After the operating member has completed its forward stroke and shifted the escapemeiit in. opposition to the spring. the same immediately returns to its normal position. which is'out ofthe 'nath of travel of the magazines. so as to allowa second magazine to be placed into operative assoeiati on with the assembly entrance, at which time the operation iust described is repeated, it being understood that the escanem nent operating members 10 are shifted in thewell knewn manner from the key board. 4

Having thus described the invention what Iclaimis: i 1. Iii a linotype machine, the combination with a seriesof adiustablematrik carrying magazines, each ofsaid magazines havingat its lower endthe upper perti'on thercof cut away. an escapement carried bveach magazine. an assembly. tube with which said magazines are adapted to reputed into opera tiverelation, an 'e'scapement operating mam ber supported independently of the magazines: and adapted when actuated to move into the space between said magazines, the

said actuating member also passing through i the space formed by cutting away the lower ends of the upper portions of the magazines.

2. In a linotype machine, the combination with a series of adjustable matrix carrying magazines, each of said magazines being reduced in length at the forward end on the upper side thereof, an escapement for each magazine, and operating means adapted when actuated to move into the space between said magazines formed by reducing the length of each magazine on its upper side to engage the proper escapement, for the purpose described.

8. In a linotype machine, the combination with a series of super-imposed adjustable matrix carrying magazines, escapements carried by each magazine, each of said magazines being reduced in length at the forward end thereof on the upper side, an escapement actuating means movable into and out of the space provided by reducing the length of the forward end of each magazine to firmly engage and move the escapements.

4. In a linotype machine, the combination with a series of super-imposml matrix carrying magazines, each being reduced in length on one side, and escapements for each magazine mounted upon the longer sides thereof and projecting beyond the edge of the upper shortened side of the adjacent magazine, and escapement operating means for actuating said escapements.

5. In a linotype machine, the combination with a series of closely related superimposed adjustable matrix carrying magazines, each magazine being reduced in length upon one side at its discharge end, an escapement for each magazine, a vertically movable reed normally lying out of the path of movement of the magazines and adapted when operated, to move into the space formed by reducing the length of a portion of each magazine on one side, to shift the escapement.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

HANS PETERSEN.

Witnesses:

LOUIS E. Ronnnwre, MARIE E. Eccnas.

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